US machines fail as replacement skills fade
The article discusses the resurgence in U.S. electricity demand since 2020, driven by data centers, electrification, and grid investments, which has revealed a significant supply chain and workforce shortage. Most large power transformers are now imported, with lead times extending nearly two and a half years, and prices rising sharply. The industry faces a critical lack of trained personnel to build and maintain transformers, as expertise is passed informally and training programs have declined. Addressing these issues requires restarting domestic manufacturing, expanding apprenticeships, and investing in a sustainable supply chain to meet growing electricity needs.
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